Parents say no to 'gay' agenda in schools - Poll: 71% oppose 'normalizing' 'gay' relationships

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Saturday, February 22, 2003

[madfly]

fyi

[scripter]

And I definitely think you should publicize what they're putting you through!

You betcha, but after we get our girl! :-)

[SierraWasp]

Thank you. Where's your pretty little graphic logo?

[madfly]

Here you go WaspMan! :)

I've been enjoying your posts on the Salmon threads!

[SierraWasp]

"I've been enjoying your posts on the Salmon threads!"

The private replies have been even more interesting!!!

Some times it would be fun to be a mouse in the corner in the FReeper Post Office!!!

[WaterDragon]

Isn't it odd that the Lefies think Bush should change his foreign policy simply because thousands marched in the "peace" demonstrations, but the Left says to ignore millions of Americans who don't want homosexuality taught to kids in grade school!

[ladylib]

It certainly is odd come to think of it. Odd and hypocritical.

[EdReform]

"Queering Elementary Education: Advancing the Dialogue about Sexualities and Schooling, Edited by William J. Letts IV and James T. Sears, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 1999, 291 pages"

An excerpt from:

Book Review - Queering Elementary Education: Advancing the Dialogue about Sexualities in Schooling

Progressive Perspectives
Vol. 4, No. 1, John Dewey Project on Progressive Education, Spring 2002
College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont

"Queering Elementary Education is unique because as it's title suggests it does not apologize for the stance that it takes, nor does it wallow in the problems of being homosexual in a heterosexist society. It is a book all educators should read whether they are elementary school teachers, administrators, or college professors. It challenges assumptions about how we view education and how we view caring for children. Edited by William J. Letts IV and James T. Sears, it offers many perspectives on the various aspects of elementary education and the myriad ways it is heterosexist.

In the first chapter James T. Sears proposes several ideas that appear throughout the book: speaking the unspoken by teaching about queer issues in elementary school, homosexuality as part of the human condition, and asserting that heterosexism and homophobia are acquired or learned beliefs. Bickmore asks, "why discuss sexuality in elementary school?” and answers “given the amount of (mis)information about gender relations and sexuality that flows freely these days in public spaces, media and peer groups, elementary educators could not prevent children from acquiring sexual information even if they wanted to do so"(p. 15). These concepts as well as others are discussed in various ways throughout the book..."

An excerpt from:

Queering Elementary Education - Book Review By Jack Nichols, GayToday.com

"Probably no other title in the pantheon of liberationist literature will evoke more controversy than Queering Elementary Education. If there was an unseemly uproar over Daddy's Roommate and Heather Has Two Mommies, just wait till the Religious Reich spies this august tome on some thoughtful teacher's shelf.

Its editors, both educators, have provided what some see as a companion volume to the award-winning film, It's Elementary. They take it for granted that children in the earliest grades have already been introduced "through schoolyard and media" to the concept of same sex love and affection, that most remain confused about it and that it is best to begin demystification processes early in life rather than allowing mistaken perceptions to take root.

It's Elementary's producer, Debra Chasnof, exults: "What a relief to finally have such a thoughtful collection of essays and research to back up what we've found in schools across the nation... an examination of the ways children's lives are hurt by homophobia and an inspiring array of strategies educators can use to turn this problem around."...

The American Pediatric Association recently called for the teaching of sexuality to begin by the middle of elementary school. Dr. Sears requests that Queering readers remember that "by the time boys and girls have become teenagers they have well-developed gender and sexual scripts: how boys and girls should behave, who makes up a family, and so on. These become our cultural straightjackets that cultivate the homophobia and sexism we see in the adult world."

"Rather than focussing on reducing such prejudices, shouldn't we consider how not to instill, foster, or intensify these prejudices in the first place?" he asks. Queering Elementary Education begins with "Foundational Issues" answering queries such as "Why Discuss Sexuality in Elementary School?".

The book's second section deals with children's sexual and social development, including supposed effects of being taught by openly gay teachers. Part three looks at possible curriculums, examining and critiquing the "heteronormative nature of elementary school science." Part four deals with family ties while the final section examines educators and their allies..."

[GrandMoM]

Here's one worth reposting!!!!!!

[ChewedGum]

Isn't it odd that the Lefies think Bush should change his foreign policy simply because thousands marched in the "peace" demonstrations, but the Left says to ignore millions of Americans who don't want homosexuality taught to kids in grade school!

BINGO! This is exactly like Where's Waldo, except instead it's Hidden Hypocracy(TM). Can you find it? It is in every single picture.

Gum

[MississippiMan]

All the polls in the world won't slow the juggernaut unless parents REFUSE to allow it. Not just complain. REFUSE.

MM

[GrandMoM]

The American Pediatric Association recently called for the teaching of sexuality to begin by the middle of elementary school. Dr. Sears requests that Queering readers remember that "by the time boys and girls have become teenagers they have well-developed gender and sexual scripts: how boys and girls should behave, who makes up a family, and so on. These become our cultural straightjackets that cultivate the homophobia and sexism we see in the adult world.".... and homosexuals really want to recruit them before that happens!!!!!

[GrandMoM]

All the polls in the world won't slow the juggernaut unless parents REFUSE to allow it. Not just complain. REFUSE.....the problem is, many parents are not aware of it. How can they? Can they read about it in the liberal newspapers or watch it on the evening news? Do you honestly think the schools tell them? The word has to get out to them somehow!

[MississippiMan]

Oh, you're exactly right. The liberals control the INFORMATION FLOW to the masses, from cradle to grave. TOUGH to fight.

MM

[Marysecretary]

I do believe, with all my heart, that the gay bishop thing pushed Americans over the edge and the gays will see a backlash like they never could imagine. People are fed up to HERE with this kind of crap.

[GrandMoM]

Oh, you're exactly right. The liberals control the INFORMATION FLOW to the masses, from cradle to grave. TOUGH to fight.....the only way I believe we can fight the liberal rats, is to educate the parents ourselves. My plan would be to copy some of this material available on the Free Republic and present it with an opt out form to parents dropping off or picking up children at our local schools. The only thing that worries me is the legality of doing so!!!!!

[Eva]

I think that we need a don't ask, don't tell sex education policy in the schools. If a kid doesn't ask the question, it doesn't get answered.

I was very naieve about sex education when my son was in grade school and signed the permission form, which I don't think is even required any more. My son is now 21. Fortunately, my son happened to be out sick the whole week with the flu, but I escorted the class on a field trip a week later and witnessed some of the effects of exposing kids to sex before they are ready. The little boys started calling each other gay and asking how their ovaries, uterus and other female parts were and giggling. They couldn't stop talking about it. The gay portion of the class was totally unsuccessful, but it seems as though they have been working on that for the past eleven years.

[EdReform]

Agreed!

Teaching Kindergarten Kids About 'Human Differences' and Homosexuality Isn't 'Easy' in Newton

Homosexual Agenda: Categorical Index of Links

Choice4Truth

[GrandMoM]

I do believe, with all my heart, that the gay bishop thing pushed Americans over the edge and the gays will see a backlash like they never could imagine. People are fed up to HERE with this kind of crap......Yes, that had an impact but we can not loose the momemtum!

We need to print out 25,50, or even 100 copies of articals like this one and drop them off at doctors, dentist office, or hospital waiting rooms. Any place people have to sit or wait like car dealerships,movie theaters, school bleachers where parents watch sports or even on cars in parking lots.

What a small price to pay, if it makes even one parent mad enough to confront a school or gather a group of other parents to get the word around of what is happening in their schools.

Fighting this vile homosexual agenda is not going to happen if we wait for the media or some else to do it, it has to begin with us!